The Working Songwriter

May 03 2024 1.4k
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Joe Pug hosts a monthly conversation with one of today's best songwriters. The latest 100 episodes are always free... all catalog episodes available to stream in the Nation of Heat Vault. Visit joepugmusic.com/vault

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Josh Abbott Band

May 03 2024 50 mins  
This bandleader recounts their humble origins in Lubbock, having their song "Taste" take off on local radio, and their wild musical journey ever since.

King Canyon

Apr 26 2024 63 mins  
This newly formed super group features Grammy award winning guitarist Eric Krasno of Soul Live, Otis McDonald and bass player Mike Chiavaro. The conversation was taped live at the 2023 Park City Song Summit.

Devon Allman

Apr 19 2024 51 mins  
The accomplished songwriter, guitarist, and record producer reflects on cutting his teeth with his father's band, The Allman Brothers, and blazing his own path.

Mackenzie Porter

Apr 11 2024 41 mins  
This songwriter has had six Number Ones on the Canadian Country charts and also performs as an actress on television shows on AMC and Netflix.

Shane Smith and The Saints

Apr 05 2024 56 mins  
This hard-touring group got their break when the T.V. sensation Yellowstone featured their music. They're out now with a brand new record, "Norther".

Alejandro Escovedo

Mar 28 2024 69 mins  
The roots music icon joins our show to discuss his early punk years with The Nuns, touring with John Prine, and his latest album "Echo Dancing".

Amelia White

Mar 22 2024 48 mins  
This East Nashville troubadour has shared the stage with John Prine and Justin Townes Earle stops by the show to discuss her new album.

"Heroes Pass Us By"

Mar 08 2024 4 mins  
The new album "Sketch of a Promised Departure" is out today. Here's a small taste of it. Head to joepugmusic.com to hear more.

San Fermin

Mar 07 2024 60 mins  
Ellis Ludwig-Leone is the composer behind this indie rock collective that has a string of critically acclaimed albums to their name.

Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids

Mar 01 2024 63 mins  
The creative force behind this legendary rock band opens up about his years on the road, getting sober, and writing his new memoir, "Red Letter Days".